It's boiling in the African country. The military announced the removal of the president. “Attempted coup”
The military, which identified itself as the “Military Reconstruction Committee,” said they met on Sunday, “deliberated and decided as follows: Patrice Talon is removed from the position of President of the Republic.”
According to the AP agency, soldiers also announced the overthrow of all state institutions.
On Sunday morning, no official information was provided about the situation or whereabouts of Talon, who was to step down in April 2026 after 10 years in office.
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Who was removed as president of Benin?
What did the Minister of Foreign Affairs say about the situation?
Is President Patrice Talon safe?
Does the army control the situation in the country?
It's boiling in the African country. Minister thunders about “coup d'état”
Benin Foreign Minister Shegun Bakari told Reuters that “an attempted (coup) is underway but the situation is under control.” According to him, a large part of the army and national guard are loyal to the president and control the situation.
A source close to Talon told AFP he was safe. — It's just a group of people who took over television exclusively. The regular army takes control again. The city (Cotonou) and the country are completely safe, as are the president and his family, the source said.
The French embassy in Benin reported on Platform
